Israeli Strikes in Syria Target Turkish Threats and Militants

In August 2026, Israel conducted multiple airstrikes in Syria, targeting a Syrian airfield and a militant preparing to attack Israeli soldiers. The strikes followed intelligence about planned Turkish radar deployment at the airfield, which Israel viewed as a threat. A US envoy reported that one strike nearly triggered a clash with Türkiye, and US officials said some intelligence behind the airbase strike was incorrect. Syrian sources reported civilian injuries from the drone strikes. Israel stated it had warned Syria before the airbase strike.